Gunfire in St. Rose leaves one man dead

St. Rose, La -- The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. The shooting occurred Saturday at 12:45 a.m. on Summerton Drive near East Club Rd. in St. Rose. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Deanel Rachal of St. Rose.

Police say that responding officers found Rachal lying on the sidewalk. He had been shot and died on the scene.

Detectives are gathering information and evidence to find the person(s) responsible. If you have any information that could help detectives, you are asked to call the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department at (985) 783-1135 or (985) 783-6807. You can also call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-877-903-STOP.